Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-01-19
AT THE CAPITOL TO-DAY.
AMERICAN FIsHERMEN'S RIGHTS
Senator Edmunds Introduces Bill.
THE BLAIR BILL IN THE HOUSE.
The Senate.
THE RIGHTS OF AMERICAN FISHERMEN.

The Senate.
THE RIGHTS OF AMERICAN FISHERMEN.
Mr.. EdmundS from the committee on foreign re-
lations, reported bill to authorize the President
Of the United States to protect and defend the
rights OF American fishing vessels, American fish
ermen, American trading and other vessels. in
certain cases, and for other purposes.
He said that he had also written report on the
subject, which he had been directed by the conf
mite TO submit, together with documents papers,
evidence, etc. He would submit them little later.
The report had been all drawn up, considered and
agreed to- but he had been uthorized to go over it
again in the Of editing it, to see that The pune
tuatiOn &C., right He would therefore submit
the report little later. He gave notice that lust
as soon as the bill and report printed that
Senate to take up the bill and proceed with it. and
dispose of it at the earliest possible day.
Mr. Mitchell Pennsylyanial from the commit
tee on pensions reported back favOrably the House
bill for the relief OF dependent parents and honor
ably discharged soldiers and sailors now disabled
and dependent on their labor for support He
gave notice that tomorrow morning he would ask
the Senate to take it up and consider it.
Mr.. Frye, from the committee on foreign rela-
tions, reported an amendment to be offered to the
sundry civil appropriation bill, approprfating
to take part in the international exposition
In South Australia, June 30, 1887.
RETIRED CIVIL SERVICE LIST.
Mr. Hampton (by request introduced bill to
promote the efficiency Of the civil service Of the
government by establishing a retired list. Re-
ferred.
CONFERENCE ON THE BACKBONE RAILROAD BILL.
Messrs. Plumb, Teller and Walthall were ap-
pointed conference committee ON the bill for the
forfeiture Of the Backbone railroad land grant
passed yesterday.
tne secretary OF the Treasury to the resolution
relative to the Indebtedness OF the subsidized Pa
c1fc railroads. Referred without reading to the
On motion OF Mr. Vest the Senate bill authoriz.
ing the construction OF bridge over the Mississ-
lppi r1Ver at or near St Louis, (between the Eads
Drlu8e, ana The mouth OF Missouri river was
Caken up, ana several amendments reported to it
on which there was considerable discussion
The blll was amended and passed.
CoNFEREEs ON THE ARMY BILL.
Messrs Allison, Plumb and German were ap-
pointed conferees on the army appropriation bill.
THE JETTIEs BILL PASSED.
In motion of Mr. Hampton, and after speeGhes
1nftS favor by MeSsrS HOar and Conger the Senate
bill appropriating 100000 to expedite the CON-
pletion OF the jetties uhe appropriation to be
available Immediately was taken up and passed.
THE FISHERIES REPORT.
Mr.. EdmundS presented the report from the
committee on foreign relations on the subject of
the fisheries, and it was ordered printed.
FLORIDA LAND GRANT FORFEITURE
resolution, offered by Mr.. Call on January 7th
was taken up for consideration; declaring that
the land grant for railroads from Fernandina to
Tampa and from st. Johns river to Pensacola,
should be forfeited to all lands not earned be-
fore the time fixed for the expiration of the grant
Niay 1867 and directing the attorney general to
bring suits for 1nunctonS against all corporations
ana agents attempting to sell lands embraced in
grants while bills for their forfeiture are pending
before Congress. Mr.. Call addressed the Senate In
favor OF the resolution.
After speaking 1or apout half an hour, Mr.. Call
yielded to Mr.. EdmundS, on whose motion the Sen
ate at 2 :25 went into secret session.
House Of Representatives.
MI. Bragg wis, from the ecommittee on military
affairs, reported back the Senate bill for the ap-
pointment OF hospital stewards in the army. Com.
mittee OF the whole
Mr. Singleton CMiss) from the committee on
library, reported bill for the purchase Of the por-
trait OF Gen. Thomas painted by Gen. Price. COM
mittee OF the whole.
The order setting apart tomorrow evening for
the delivery OF eulog1es upon the late Representa-
was, on motion Of T. j. Campbell of New York.
vacated and the evening OF February Sd set apart
for that purpose.
CITIZENS FIRED ON BY FEDERAL SOLDIERS
Mr.. Peters {Kansas) offered resolution calling
ON the Secretary OF War for Information as to the
truth Of the statement that certain citizens OF
Kansas, while temporarily in the Indian Territory,
Were tired upon by soldiers belonging to the 5th
Umteo STATES cavalry. Referred.
THE BLAIR EDUCATIONAL BILL
In the morning hour the House resumed consid-
Grafton OF the resolution setting apart the 29th OF
January for the consideration Of the Blair educa-
tiOnal bill.
Mr. Morrison oily moved to reconsider the mo-
tiOn by which the House yesterday refused to lay
the resolution on the table; and Mr.. Willis Ky.)
moved to lay that motion on the table Agreed
tO-yeas 1853, nays rs.
THE INTERSTATE COMMERCE BILL.
No action was taken on the resolution to set
day for the consideration OF the Blair educational
BILL and at the conclusion Of the morning hour the
House resumed the consideration OF the conference
rpn0Tf the
Mr.. Crisp gave notice that he will ask for vote
on the report tomorrow after the morning hour.
The District i'm Congress.
INCREASED PAY FOR GOVERNMENT PRINTERS
Mr.. Farquhar has introduced in the House bill
TO Increase the compensation OF night workmen at
the Government Printing Office to fifty cents per
hour or sixty cents per thousand ems.
printed sip giving the price of gas in various
cities Of the Union, has been sent, through the
mail, to each United States Senator. Above the
table OF prices is printed the following: Net price
OF gas (per 1000 cubic feet) in the following
1ngtOn Gasl1ght company. In the list washington
Is printed In black capitals.
Capitol Topics.
PACIFIC RAILROAD INDEBTEDNESS $157, 3332, ,615.
In response to a resolution calling for infOrma-
tion to the Indebtedness of the Pacific railroads
TO the United States the Secretary of the Treasury
yesterday sent to the Senate a statement shOwin9
that the amount due from the several Pacific rail-
road companies for interest paid by the United
States TO January /, 1885, on subsidy bonds issued
to said companies was 1O,S54, 325 of which there
had been repaid by the companies at that date the
sum OF $21, ,552 la, leaving due account of In
tereSt the sum OF 9,302, lS1. There will be due
on the same account at maturity OF the subsidy
bonds. september II, 1897, the further sum OF
$43 4O6 9s1 making total OF s92, 7O9 1O3 due and
TO become due On account OF interest. There is
also TO become due on account OF principal of
these bonds at maturity the sum of $64, ,623, ,512
making an aggregate Indebtedness due and TO be.
come due OF $157, ,332, ,615.
SENATORS CONGRATULATED ON THEIR REFLECTION
When the news OF Senator Hawley's reelection
was received at the Capitol yesterday afternoon
he was presented, by number OF citizens OF Con-
necticut resident in this city, with o mammoth
floral representation of the coat-of-armS of Con-
nec1cut SurmOunted by stuffed American eagle
senator COckreIl to-day received several handsome
bouquets from friends as an accompaniment OF con-
gratulat1OnS on his reelection.
BACK FROM Albany.
Secretary McCook, of the Senate, has returned
from New York. whittier he was called to exert
his influence in behalf OF the reelection OF his
friend, senator Miller. It was Senator Miller who
proposed Gen. McCOOk to the republican majority
for secretary OF the Senate, and the secretary
could not refuse to assist the Senator in his fight.
MEssRs. JONES AND KING MEET.
A scene occurred at the Wllltards hotel barber
shop last night, between Representative King,
who appeared in washington few days ago for the
first time this session, and Mr. Cuthbert Jones.
There Is bitter hostility between the two men
some remarks made about him by Mr.. King In a
pubic interview last winter. poured UDOn the